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BPOV
I went to my office after I let Danny and Sasha reunion with their mother. Danny had said something that bothered me.
Flashback
'You should go out with him, detective.' Danny said suddenly. I was adjusting the rare view mirror. Danny's eyes suddenly came into the view. I jumped slightly. I suddenly sensed a dread feeling from his eyes. I let out a nervous laugh to relief my fear.
'Who should I go out with?'
'Det. Cullen. You know, he cares about you. The way he looks at you, is exactly the way mom and dad looked at each other long time ago.' I was surprised at his observation. 'You don't have feeling for him now. It is just because you don't know him well. So go out with him, get to know him better and you will know your feeling to him. I don't think he knows his feeling about you yet. But he is getting close.'
'Thank you, Danny.' I thought about his word for the whole ride.
We arrived the PD ten minutes later. I found Camille and handed over her kids.
'Detective, good luck with you and Det. Cullen.' Danny said before I left.
'I will tell him about that. And thank you, Danny.' I took out my business card and gave it to him. 'Call me if you need anything.' I shuffled his hair and left.
End of flashback
I went to my boss's room and knocked on the door.
'Come in.' Mr. Banner called. I went in.
'Hey, boss.' I greeted him. 'Haven't gone home for the whole night?'
'Yeah. By the way, good job on the Anderson's case. How's Jessica?'
I sighed. 'Boss, I hate to say this. But I think transfer her to other department with less stress is better for her. She can't handle stress properly. She is easily high. She is speechless when I yell at her. She can never be a good negotiation. But she is good at finding information. Transfer her to some department which suits her. It is good for her and this unit.'
'I will think about that.'
'Go home and have some sleep. You look like crap.'
'Hey, Dani,' he stopped as I stepped out of his office. 'Your paperwork. Can't you hand them to me on time once for my sake?' his pinched his nose bridge.
'Sorry, boss. I will work on them right away.'
'No, Dani. Go home and get some sleep. Come back tomorrow and finish them.'
'Thanks, boss.' Then I left his office and found Edward was outside. He was sitting at my desk, playing with my bob-head figure.
'What are you doing here? I thought you have paperwork to do.' I took the figure from him.
'I let Green to finish the work for me. So, how about we go out and grab something to eat?'
'What for?'
'For…um… to make up my mistake last time and another mistake this time.' I couldn't believe he brought up the topic. I thought about that for a little and thought about Danny's words.
'Okay, your treat.' He grinned.
'Okay. Get ready and I will wait for you at my car.' I nodded and he left.
I took out my phone and texted Alice. I grabbed my bag and walked to the elevator. At the same time, the Anderson came along.
'Hi, good to see you again, James, Camille. Hi Danny, Sasha.'
'Detective…' Camille started.
'It's Bella.' I corrected her.
'Bella. You have saved my family. Thank you. I don't know how I can thank you.'
'No, you don't have to. It's my job.' I fished out a name card and handed to James. 'James, you have to settle your gambling problem. Here. This is one of the best counselors in the city. He is very good at settling financial problems. If his clients has gambling problem at the same time, he will help you to settle it too. You should go and get some help. Don't put more pressure on your family again. Settle your problems, get a job and make your family happy. This is what a father, a husband should do. I give you a chance this time. You won't be that lucky next time.'
'I know I did wrong. But it seemed it was the only thing I could do.'
'I know. So that's why your kids and your wife here will forgive you, to give you a second chance. Treasure it.' I smiled to them.
'Bella,' Danny said.
'Yes?'
'Remember what I said. You two will be happy together.'
'Thanks.' I smiled to him.
I walked out of the building to the parking lot of the department. I saw Edward waiting by his car. I smiled and walked to him. He opened the car door for me and I got into the car.
'Thank you.'
'You are welcome. Where do you want to go?' He asked when he buckled himself.
'It's you treat. So it's your call.'
He started the engine and drove to a little diner.
EPOV
On the way to the diner, we fell in silence. It wasn't uncomfortable, it felt quite nice.
I pulled over the parking lot and ran over to open the car door for Bella. When she got out of the car, she almost fell flat on the ground. I quickly steadied her by putting my arms around her waist. She blushed. It was cute on her.
'Thanks,' she muttered and I led her to the diner.
'Morning, Edward.' The hostess greeted me.
I smiled to her. 'Morning Teresa. A table for two please.' She led us to a table with a little privacy. 'Thank you.'
She handed us two menus. 'Your waiter will be at your service soon.'
'You always eat here?' Bella asked.
'Yeah. You ready to order?' she nodded. I looked over and saw a waiter walking to us. He had blond hair, baby face and blue eyes. His eyes brightened when he saw Bella. He took our orders and flirted with Bella. I could see that she wasn't comfortable. So I shrugged off my jacket and readjusted my badge and gun on my belt. I glanced at his name tag. It said Mike.
'Hey Mike,' he turned his head to me and saw my badge. 'I would like bacon, scramble egg and a coffee.'
'Of course,' he was getting more and more nervous. 'Your food will be served in a minute.' He walked away quickly. I giggled.
'Thank you for saving me. But you shouldn't scare him like that. He could now have a heart attack.'
'I am sorry for the wrong judgment earlier this morning.' I changed the subject.
'I already forgive you for that. And do we have to talk about work when we eat?'
'I guess not. Tell me, why you insist on having people call you Det. Swan at the scene?'
'It made me feel more professional. Only friends can call me Bella.'
'So you will call me Edward now?'
'Yes. Edward.'
We talked for a long time. It's very easy to have conversation with her, as she was smart and had seen a lot of things. I liked the insights that she had on everything.
I glanced at the clock on the bar counter. It's almost eight and Bella seemed tired now. So I paid and woke Bella a little, so that she could walk to the car on her own.
'Bella, let's get you home. You are tired.' She nodded sleepily and she didn't have the intention to walk, so I helped her to get up from her seat and walk to my Volvo.
'Bella, tell me where do you live. I am driving you home.' But I couldn't hear the answer. I turned and looked at Bella. Her breaths were even. She was asleep. I didn't want to wake her. She was so peaceful.
'Edward,' she murmured. I thought she was awake.
'Yes, Bella?' But she didn't answer me. She was still sleeping. I smiled to myself. She talked when she was sleeping. She must be dreaming about me.
Since I couldn't get her address, so I decided to take her to my apartment. I phoned Jasper to let know what was going on.
I parked my car in the garage and took Bella to my apartment. I carried her in bridal way. I earned a lot of stares all the way, mostly the girls living in my apartment building. I also heard a lot of grasps, saying 'oh my god. Are they seeing each other? I thought the Swan girl didn't like Cullen. She thought he is an arrogant jerk. I heard that they had some arguments on work. How come they are together?' So, Bella lived here. But which room? And how come I have never encountered her in this building?
I reached my floor and spotted Jasper holding the door for me. I walked to my bedroom and set her on my bed. I walked out of the room and closed the door behind me slightly. Jasper was in the living room.
'Why did you bring her here? She was once my patient.'
'Patient?' I was confused.
'I am not saying anymore, detective.' He covered up once he was aware he slipped.
'Whatever, doc.' Jasper was a psychologist.
'I am heading back to my office. I won't come home for dinner. I got a date tonight. Tell Emmett don't bother to arrange plans for me tonight. You take care yourself, Cullen.' Then he left the apartment. I fell asleep shortly after I lied myself on the sofa.
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